Fontys University of Applied Sciences - Venlo (NL)
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Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Venlo.
Waymark Code: WM18QEM
Location: Limburg, Netherlands
Date Posted: 09/11/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member blackjack65
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Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch university of applied sciences, located in the southern Netherlands. It has over 44,000 students in several campuses. The three largest Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. The name Fontys comes from the Latin word "fons" which means "source". Thus, Fontys wants to highlight that it is a source of knowledge for students. Fontys offers 200 bachelor's and master's study programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, social work, sports and teacher training. A selection of these programmes is offered in German and English. In the independent Dutch ranking known as Keuzegids, Fontys is among the top-ranked large universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. In 2014, former Fontys Chairperson Nienke Meijer was declared as the "Most influential Woman of the Netherlands".
Name: Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Location/Address:
Tegelseweg 255
Venlo, Limburg Netherlands
5912 BG


Phone Number: +31 8850 76022

Web Site: [Web Link]

Type of School: Graduate School (independent)

School Affiliation: Public -- State/Provincial/etc.

Date Founded: 1996

Enrollment: 4000

School Colors: Purple

School Motto: Your Key to Success!

Location of GPS Coordinates: Main Entrance

Nicknames/Mascots: Not listed

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